Wyoming
State Archives

This unit collects and manages public records from Wyoming state and local governments that have long term administrative, legal, and historical value. These records document the activities of government in Wyoming and the history of the state and are available for research. Records are filed under the office of origin. Archives and Historical Research also collects non-governmental records of historical value concerning Wyoming and the western United States. This group of records includes: Western books and periodicals, Wyoming newspapers, manuscript collections, Wyoming and western maps, military records, Wyoming business records, historical photographs, and biographies. We have posted the following items online to assist Internet researchers.

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Wyoming State Archives
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82002
(307) 777-7826
(307) 777-7044 FAX
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If possible and appropriate please use e-mail to make reference requests to the Wyoming State Archives, or to consult Archives staff. By reducing phone calls and the attendant note making, the use of e-mail will save Archives staff time and allow them to provide more efficient service.